Scheduled crane work will take place on Mt. Vernon Avenue between W. Reed Avenue and Russell Road on Saturday, May 30, from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to a May 29 announcement by the City of Alexandria. During this period, traffic will be diverted to Russell Road and W. Glebe Road.
If the crane work is not completed by the end of posted hours on May 30, the road closure will continue overnight, with construction resuming from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 31.
The sidewalk on the west side of Mt. Vernon Avenue will also be closed during construction periods, and all work is expected to be finished within the posted hours.
Residents or commuters with questions are encouraged to visit the Alex311 website or mobile app, or call 703-746-4311 for more information.
Alexandria operates as an independent city providing services within its boundaries through a council-manager form of government in which City Council selects a manager for operations; it also maintains museums and historic sites that interpret local history and supports archaeological research through partnerships with various agencies and residents, according to the official website.
